Special Security Battalion for Puri Sri Jagannath temple approved
Decision taken based on the feedback by 5T Chairman after discussion with stakeholders
Bhubaneswar: Odisha CM approved Special Security Battalion for Puri Sri Jagannath temple recently. This has been conceptualised to render full proof security, better facilitation of the devotees, and crowd management measures.
The world famous Shri Jagannath temple has been envisioned and as the centre of faith for Hindus while it draws thousands of devotees every day to this shrine.
In the post covid period, the daily footfall of devotees was estimated to be about fifty thousand, whereas it doubles during the weekends and on important religious occasions.
The anticipated flow of devotees is likely to witness substantial increase after the dedication of the new Heritage Corridor Project – Srimandir Parikrama prakalp to the public.
It’s an important project under 5T initiatives.
Based on the feedback given by Chairman 5T and Navin Odisha VK Pandian after discussion with all the stakeholders, the Chief Minister Naveen patnaik has approved the creation of a dedicated Special Security Battalion for providing full proof security to the Srimandira in Puri.
The new battalion would have the primary responsibility of providing full proof security to the temple and they will be specially trained for better crowd management and tourist/devotee facilitation for ensuring a hassle free and orderly darshan by the devotees.
The Special Security Battalion would have around 1190 personnel, and it would be placed under the command and control of the Superintendent of Police, Puri.
Ms Kalinga